MatrixA8 V3 vs Companion Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MatrixA8 V3
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The MatrixA8 V3 application allows you to control one or more of the MatrixA8's main functions. - Adjust the volume of all inputs and outputs. - Full access to Matrix functions. - Load and save presets on the device. - Lock the system and set a password. - If the DANTE option is installed on your MatrixA8, you can manage DANTE routing. - Users can customize channel names saved locally or synced with the device. Note: This application currently only supports Matrix A8 V7.0 II and later models.
Companion Control
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Companion Control is a powerful app-based control solution for NetworkHD systems. Companion provides control of source devices such as set-top boxes and media players without requiring any additional 3rd-party hardware. Companion integrates seamlessly with the NetworkHD Touch app to provide a total solution for hospitality applications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MatrixA8 V3 at every 3 weeks against Companion Control's every 4 months. MatrixA8 V3 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Companion Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MatrixA8 V3 ships an update every 3 weeks, Companion Control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MatrixA8 V3 | Companion Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEIKAKU | wyrestorm |
In-app purchases
MatrixA8 V3
No in-app purchases
Companion Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MatrixA8 V3 free?
Is Companion Control free?
Do MatrixA8 V3 or Companion Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, MatrixA8 V3 or Companion Control?
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